NIn the U . S ., Fox will televise Super Bowl LI , its seventh time being the host network . However , the game is a global phenomenon – it will be broadcast and viewed in 180 countries in 25 languages , on a variety of international networks .

Time zone issues make the Super Bowl problematic for viewers in some countries . The game kicks off at 6:30pm EST , which means that the “ American football ” game will begin at 1:30am in Johannesburg , South Africa , and 12:30pm in Auckland , New Zealand , on a Monday . Munich viewers will stay up for the Monday morning game , which will be televised on SAT 1 at 12:30am .

Sky Sports , Canal +, BeIN Sport are just a few of the sports networks providing Super Bowl coverage . OSN Sports will provide coverage in parts of the Middle East and Africa . january 17 | LOCAL 49

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NIn the U . S ., Fox will televise Super Bowl LI , its seventh time being the host network . However , the game is a global phenomenon – it will be broadcast and viewed in 180 countries in 25 languages , on a variety of international networks .